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Why can’t I have the admin password?
Although it may not always be a popular policy, giving employees unrestricted user permissions and access to admin passwords can wreak havoc within your business and expose you to unnecessary cybersecurity risks. The Windows admin password is the last line...
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Read MoreJumpstart Your Business’ Technology with CDAP
Jumpstart your business technology with access of up to $15,000 in government funding to boost your business technology. The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), is a grant program to fund small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their digital...
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Read MoreUSBs: curiosity meets security risk
Malicious USBs are a security risk that can allow bad actors to obtain access to your network including obtaining passwords, accessing devices and causing damage to your computer. It's human nature to be curious and finding a misplaced USB drive...
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Read MoreChange is Coming: Your Windows Server 2012 End-of-Life Options
We knew it was coming, and the official announcement is finally here. Microsoft made the significant announcement in May of 2023: Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will both reach End of Life and End of Support later this...
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Read MoreCommon Sense Cybersecurity
It’s true: even businesses that have impressive cybersecurity practices in place get breached. However, it is SIGNIFICANTLY less likely. The vast majority of breaches come from businesses that are missing common sense cybersecurity. It's easy to blame the IT company...
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Read MorePhishing Email Coming From Your HR Department and bp.com
Do not fall vicitim to this recent phishing email that is making rounds in Canada and elsewhere. If you look at the sender and recipient area you get some clues. Although the above email looks like it has been sent...
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Read MoreMalware Removal – “Windows Defender – Security Warning”
A new variant of the Windows Defender - Security Warning malware has been popping up lately. It will look similar to the following screen: If you are experiencing this intrusion, here is a great reference for self-removal: More detail and...